Vime Byron

Location. The Vime Byron is located in Venice, Italy, within 200 metres of the Lido Beach. Central Venice, St Mark's Square and the city's shops and historic sights are three kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. The Vime Byron is housed in a historic three-storey property amid Mediterranean gardens on the island of Lido di Venezia. The front desk is open around the clock and a porter is available to assist with luggage. The concierge is on hand to make restaurant reservations and help organise excursions.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily at Vime Byron. The hotel's American-style bar opens onto a furnished patio shaded by magnolia trees. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but the Lido offers several local dining options.

Guestrooms. There are 38 guestrooms in this boutique-style hotel, all of which open onto balconies with views of the Mediterranean gardens. Decor is Venetian in style, with features including chandeliers, ornate mirrors and lacquered furniture. Amenities include satellite television, safes, minibars and bathrooms with tubs and showers.

Expert Tip. Murano Island, four kilometres from the hotel, is the home of Venice's glass-making industry. The island is accessible by vaporetto and features a glass museum open every day except Wednesdays. The island's other museum houses a collection of contemporary glass art.

Getting there. Take the waterboat line Allilaguna, which departs 200 metres from Venice Marco Polo Airport and runs to the Lido. A single fare costs 12 EUR and journey time is about 40 minutes. Once on the Lido, take a taxi or walk to Vime Bryon. Walk along the main avenue (Viale Maria Elisabetha), and turn right into Via Lepanto. Continue straight on and turn left just before Via M. Bragadin. The hotel is at the end of this street. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Venice is best explored on foot or by public water buses (vaporetto). Three-day passes for the public water bus cost 25 EUR and offer unlimited travel. Water taxis and gondolas are also available. Gondola ferries (traghetti) cross the Grand Canal and the fare is 50 cents. Drivers can leave their cars at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto.

Driving directions. From Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Get on the A27. Take the SS14 to Tessera/Campalto/Mestre. Follow the SR11 to Piazzale Tronchetto. From here, take the ferry to the Lido. Exit the ferry and continue into Riviera San Nicolo. Turn into Riviera Sta. Maria Elisabetta Street. Turn right into La Via Sandro Gallo and continue to Via Marcantonio Bragadin.